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on “Smoke On The Mountian”:“Somehow I missed this the first time around -- glad to get another chance to admire…” read »
- on “Charm Bracelet”:
“This combo is sure to be a beautiful bracelet, Nancy!
How is sweet little Teddy?…” read » - on “In An Octopus's Garden”:
“Nanci, this is a lovely pick -- love those GGP pieces! Great song, too!
…” read » - on “They Are All Perfect”:
“Oh, yes -- They definitely are perfect! Susie, this is a gorgeous combo! Love these soft…” read »
on “Smoke On The Mountian”:“Great selections! Congrats on POD.…” read »
on “Smoke On The Mountian”:“Congrats on POD!…” read »
on “Smoke On The Mountian”:“Congrats on POD!!!…” read »
on “Smoke On The Mountian”:“This is really good. I missed this initially but I've put it in my faves. …” read »
on “I See Dragons”:“The speckled and jade rounds could be dragons eggs! Love the baby wings.…” read »
- on “In An Octopus's Garden”:
“What refreshing colors and I love the elements you chose!…” read »
on “In An Octopus's Garden”:“Love the title and the elements you picked!! Feel like I'm swimming with them.…” read »
- on “Charm Bracelet”:
“Cute!…” read »
- on “I See Dragons”:
“Gorgeous greens! Stunning!…” read »
on “In An Octopus's Garden”:“I love that song and this is a great depiction.…” read »
- on “Black Forest Cake”:
“Delicious pick!…” read »
- on “I See Dragons”:
“Me too! I like the addition of the little dragonfly!…” read »
- on “Charm Bracelet”:
“Beautiful bracelet, Nancy!…” read »
- on “They Are All Perfect”:
“Beautiful!…” read »
- on “They Are All Perfect”:
“Love the copper with the pink. Gorgeous!…” read »
- on “Tangled Up”:
“Would love to be tangled in this. Beautiful!…” read »
- on “Fields of Lavender”:
“I love the smell & color of lavender! "contented sigh" One can never have too many…” read »
- on “Milky Way”:
“Candy, what a heavenly pick! Love these wonderful shades of blue with those cute stars!
…” read » - on “Dinner Dress”:
“Wow! Gorgeous combo, Beth! Very elegant & sophisticated! Do you have a dress in these colors?…” read »
- on “Tangled Up”:
“LOL -- You ladies took the words right out of my mouth (or off my keyboard!…” read »
- on “Sakura”:
“Susie, you are sooooo right about those pearls!
I'd love to see what you create with…” read » - on “Sakura”:
“Franny, that's so funny -- it did seem as though we were stalking each other! LOL…” read »
- on “Tangled Up”:
“Oh my this is beautiful. A perfectly lovely tangle!…” read »
on “Rainbow Brite”:“Congrats on POD
…” read »- on “Lipstick Red”:
“Love the deep reds with the black. Stunning!…” read »
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“Love the blues in this!…” read »
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“Lovely view!…” read »
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on “Tangled Up”:“What great colors to be tangled up in!…” read »
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“This is rich in many ways!…” read »
What a beautiful, beachy combo, Laud! 
On Jun 01, 2009 at 7:00 am #
Smoky Rose says:from this weekend
On Jun 01, 2009 at 7:34 am #
Mommykat Bubbly Chick says:great pick! Love the colors. Absolutely Georgous Necklace!
On Jun 01, 2009 at 8:26 am #
D D Mystic Chick says:nice pick Smoky! luv the necklace! are the beads in this pick the ones u used?
On Jun 01, 2009 at 8:39 am #
Mary S - Sweet Chick says:Smoky, you’ve been busy! Your necklace is stunning!
You know how some styles of jewelry you just naturally gravitate to? It seems I’m very drawn to yours!!!
I’ve never been brave enough to try a multi-strand necklace yet. Is there a trick to having the stones line up correctly once they’re all attached to the clasp? (did that make any sense?)
And, are all your beads sterling silver and where do you get them?
BTW, missed you a lot lately. Good to have you back!!
On Jun 01, 2009 at 9:10 am #
DOG Chick aka Angela says:Oh ah! pretty, pretty! Right into my favs.
On Jun 01, 2009 at 9:31 am #
Debbi aka Sparkle Chick says:wowza! beautiful pick!
The necklace is so designer looking…it’s beautiful!
I’ve not fared particularly well in making multi strand necklaces but Smoky, YOU RULE!
On Jun 01, 2009 at 9:35 am #
Cuban Queen Crazy Chick says:Very pretty necklace, Smoky, it’s SO you
On Jun 01, 2009 at 10:56 am #
Smoky Rose says:Thank you, Ladies!!!!!! much!
I drive myself nuts with this – did and re-did this one a few times over. I’m thinking of devising a tool, a bead strip, vs. bead board – now none of you chicks go patent my idea and make a million!!! 
A piece(s) of molding from Home Depot, etc, with 3 or 4 sets of horizontal grooves… can you visualize – I’m thinking this should make lining everything up nicely a cinch..
Mystic, they are ‘more or less’ – I hit up a chain retail establishment, if ya know what I mean… I’m still on husband-induced-Lima-ordering-probation.
Sweet Mary, Once I learn the trick, I’ll let you know
Mary, they’re not sterling, not in the budget right now – thank goodness I’m a sucker for pewter.
Thank you all again. I’m dressed down today to straighten out my ever growing mess of an office, but I think I’ll wear it tomorrow.
On Jun 01, 2009 at 11:02 am #
Kitty Chicky Cat says:Pretty pick and gorgeous necklace Smoky Rose!! Love it!! Way cool!!
I like your idea also! Leave it to a beader to come up with such an ingenious and helpful use for something from a hardware store!
On Jun 01, 2009 at 11:04 am #
Mommykat Bubbly Chick says:Smokey, On a budget or not you really have made a done a spectacular job!
On Jun 01, 2009 at 11:11 am #
D D Mystic Chick says:I’m supposed to be on beading probation too but sometimes ya just can’t help yourself
With the right textures/combination/colors a piece with a smallish budget can look rich
On Jun 01, 2009 at 11:33 am #
Anita QoG Funny Chick says:GREAT pick!!! LOVE the necklace!!!! I’m so proud of you, Smoky Rose!! finishing all these projects!!! WAY TO GO!!!! HUGS!!!
On Jun 01, 2009 at 11:45 am #
Chicky Suz aka Susan Z says:BBeautiful pick adn gorgeous necklace! It is absolutely my style and fave colors..going into my favs!
On Jun 01, 2009 at 12:19 pm #
Shannon aka Silly Chick says:Way to go Smoky Rose
I always knew you could do it! And you did…x10! SMOKY ROCKS! (pardon the pun!) 
On Jun 01, 2009 at 12:20 pm #
Shannon aka Silly Chick says:Oops – forgot to tell you how much I love the pick! You know how much I love turq blues and browns! Very smooth!!!
On Jun 01, 2009 at 12:26 pm #
CAS says:Mare! Welcome back sweetie! How’s Smoky Hen Leona? Did her Friday proceedure go okay? Give her hugs from me.
Now, onto the necklace and this pick, STUNNING! Simply beautiful color combo, exciting design, wonderful to look at & I’m sure gorgeous to wear. Your molding idea is genius!!! I’d include a ruler or mark it so that you’d know lengths (for bracelets) too. I guess I’ll be going to Home Depot.
PS. How are the baby Squirels?
On Jun 01, 2009 at 12:40 pm #
Lynn Eileen Chicky LE says:SMOKY ROSE — This is stunning!!! Love it all — the pick, the necklace, the colors!!! Now I know why I haven’t heard from you. LOL
Congrats on finishing such a gorgeous piece of art! This will look stunning on you. Hope Smoky Hen Leona is doing well after Fri’s procedure. Have fun cleaning up your office. 
On Jun 01, 2009 at 12:41 pm #
Lynn Eileen Chicky LE says:BTW, love your idea, promise not to patent it!
On Jun 04, 2009 at 11:41 am #
Luv2bead - Little Chick says:Cool pick/necklace!
When I do multi-strands I use slide clasps from FMG and I make each strand 1-2 inches longer than the other so they lay right! I’ve never tried to do them where they’re similar in length, but maybe I should!
On Jun 04, 2009 at 12:01 pm #
Happy Chick aka Harriet says:WOW! Smoky this is great!!! Love the pick and the necklace is gorgeous! You Rule!
Hope Smoky Hen Leona is feeling well today.
On Jun 04, 2009 at 12:01 pm #
Happy Chick aka Harriet says:Very good tips, Little Chick.
On Jun 04, 2009 at 12:06 pm #
Luv2bead - Little Chick says:On Jun 04, 2009 at 12:28 pm #
Mary S - Sweet Chick says:Thanks for the tip Little Chick!
Now, can you help me out with similar multi-strand question?
When you lay out your beads on a multi-strand bead board, how do you get the strands to hang properly when you’re done?
I made a multi-strand nugget necklace and tried to have the larger beads staggered from the ones in the next strand. It looked great on the bead board but when I put it together the larger beads were next to each other and the balance/proportion was all wrong. (Am I making any sense?)
I did make the strands 1-2 inches longer than the other, still didn’t work.
On Jun 04, 2009 at 12:31 pm #
Luv2bead - Little Chick says:I’ve actually never used a bead board! I get what you’re saying! I recently discovered how to make it work (I had tried for years). What type of clasp did you use?
On Jun 04, 2009 at 12:45 pm #
Mary S - Sweet Chick says:It was a Southwestern piece and I finished the piece with sterling silver cones and a sterling spring ring clasp.
On Jun 04, 2009 at 12:47 pm #
Mary S - Sweet Chick says:OH! and how do you keep your beads from rolling all over the place with out a bead board?
I’d have a mess if I didn’t use one!!lol!
On Jun 04, 2009 at 12:50 pm #
Luv2bead - Little Chick says:Hmmmm…I used cones once on a double strand going into a one strand necklace and it worked fine. Maybe you can try a double strand necklace with a slide clasp (I can’t figure out what could have gone wrong). I sit indian-style on the carpet and bead (I bead in my room, on the floor, and I don’t have any room for a table). My family thinks I look funny sitting indian-style on my floor beading. LOL
On Jun 04, 2009 at 3:39 pm #
Smoky Rose says:Thank you ladies for all of your nice remarks! Smoky Hen Leona is doing well – a little frustrated, which I think is to be expected, but otherwise feeling just fine. I thank you for your concern and beatiful expressions of warmth toward my mom…very touching.
Baby squirrels are getting big – eating solids, running, playing with their litter mates – just precious and hilareous.
Polar Bear is well. Spoiled is what Polar Bear is…. he will be making an appearance to LB soon.
Good to ‘see’ all of you. June and July promise to be busy here at work, but I’m gonna check in whenever I can!
On Jun 04, 2009 at 3:45 pm #
Lynn Eileen Chicky LE says:Glad to hear all is well with you, Smoky Rose! Also glad to hear that our Smoky Hen Leona is doing fine, too! Take good care of our Polar Bear for us! You know how he tends to get into trouble when you’re not watching…..
On Jun 04, 2009 at 4:19 pm #
Smoky Rose says:Thanks Chicky LE!
On Jun 09, 2009 at 9:46 pm #
Jeannes Gems - Gem Chick says:The necklace is even more beautiful in person!!!
I’ve tended to stay away from the larimar blue crazy lace (because I’m a snob and I have real larimar from the Dominican Republic – lol). But the nuggets had me fooled. They look a lot like the blue opal nuggets.
On Jun 09, 2009 at 9:54 pm #
Classy Chick JbyJill says:Lovely necklace and pick!!